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      South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula - Penguin Safari
      DURATION : 15N, 16D
      Price : USD 15995*
      • Grade
      • Easy

      This trip brings you both the iconic islands and the infrequently seen islands all in one.  From your port in Ushuaia you will travel east to explore the much less frequently explored South Georgia Islands.  These islands boast both historical fame by virtue of the Great Explorer Ernest Shackleton and wildlife fame for their colonies of standing King Penguins, fur seals and elephant seals.  The rawness of this place means that you can only access it by ship and no one lives on this island year round.  It really is an untouched piece of our planet.  After your exploration of the South Georgia Islands you will then travel towards the Antarctic Peninsula for further mind blowing exploration.  Wildlife and wonder at the glaciers, icebergs, mountains and sea will be yours for the next few days as you explore either on foot, by zodiac or optionally on a Sea Kayak this incredibly remote, rarely visited wonder of the World that is the 7th Continent. It is worth noting that the below itinerary is entirely the intention of the trip, however when visiting areas so remote and so wild, you must hold onto the expectation that the weather and nature can alter the plans even at the last minute. The expert and experienced ship and crew will offer the best options available to you at that moment to allow you to find the whales where they are breaching or the seals where they are hauling or the penguins where they are swimming.

      • Wildlife
      • Hiking
      • Cruise/Zodiac
      • Starts : Ushuaia
      • Day 1 - Arrival- Ushuaia
      • Day 2 - Embarkation Day
      • Day 3 - Sailing the open sea towards South Georgia
      • Day 4 - Sailing the Open Sea!
      • Day 5 - Sailing the Open Sea!
      • Day 6 - Final day of voyage to South Georgia
      • Day 7 - Explore South Georgia- Grytviken & St. Andrews Bay
      • Day 8 - Explore South Georgia- Gold Harbour and Salisbury Plain
      • Day 9 - Sail towards South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
      • Day 10 - Sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula
      • Day 11 - Reaching Antarctica- The 7th Continent
      • Day 12 - Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
      • Day 13 - Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
      • Day 14 - Head back towards Ushuaia
      • Day 15 - Sailing the Drake Passage
      • Day 16 - Disembarkation at Ushuaia
      • End : Antarctic Peninsula
      Trip Notes Trip Notes

      Day 1 - Arrival- Ushuaia

      Arrive in Ushuaia, nicknamed the 'End of the World'. Transfer to pre-expedition hotel. Pre-departure briefing at 6PM.

      Meals

      None

      Accomodation

      Hotel Los Acebos - Premium

      Day 2 - Embarkation Day

      Board your ship and prepare to set sail into the open sea through the famous Beagle Channel.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      Hotel Los Acebos - Premium

      Day 3 - Sailing the open sea towards South Georgia

      We set sail towards South Georgia on an epic voyage which will take around 3 days. Enjoy onboard presentations and talks conducted by experts. 

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      Day 4 - Sailing the Open Sea!

      Continue sailing towards South Georgia. Enjoy the ship facilities, learn to identify seabirds that glide alongside the ship and attend onboard lectures. 

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      Day 5 - Sailing the Open Sea!

      Continue your voyage to South Georgia. Attend briefings on safety procedures for Zodiac cruises and shore landings. 

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      Day 6 - Final day of voyage to South Georgia

      Final day on open seas before we reach South Georgia. Look out for a group of rocky spires called the Shag Rocks.  

      Meals

      Day 7 - Explore South Georgia- Grytviken & St. Andrews Bay

      Prepare for your first landing on South Georgia as you head to The Pot Bay or Grytviken, the largest whaling station in South Georgia.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      Day 8 - Explore South Georgia- Gold Harbour and Salisbury Plain

      Continue your exploration of South Georgia as you visit Gold Harbour and Salisbury Plain, home to the largest King Penguin rookery on these islands. 

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      Day 9 - Sail towards South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

      Leave behind the swathes of Kind Penguins and set sail towards The White Continent.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 10 - Sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula

      Continue your voyage as we approach the South Shetland Islands. Keep an eye out for migrating whales and sea birds.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 11 - Reaching Antarctica- The 7th Continent

      Prepare for your first landing on the Antarctic Peninsula. Spend the next 3 days cruising around shallow Antarctic waters aboard a zodiac, or on foot discovering hidden coves and penguin colonies.  

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 12 - Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

      Explore Wilhelmina Bay and Paulet Island in the northwestern Weddel Sea. 

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 13 - Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

      Continue your exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with an excursion to Paradise Bay which offer breathtaking views as the name suggests.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 14 - Head back towards Ushuaia

      Bid adiue to Antarctica as we start sailing back to civilization.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 15 - Sailing the Drake Passage

      Sail back towards mainland South America via the infamous Drake Passage. 

      Meals

      Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

      Accomodation

      World Explorer - Luxury

      Day 16 - Disembarkation at Ushuaia

      Disembark your expedition vessel upon reach Ushuaia port today morning. 

      Meals

      Breakfast

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